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Low-Cost Intervention to Increase Influenza Vaccination Rate at a Comprehensive Cancer Center. J Cancer Educ 2017 Dec;32(4):871-877

Date

04/09/2016

Pubmed ID

27055536

DOI

10.1007/s13187-016-1017-2

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-84964018573 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   5 Citations

Abstract

Influenza morbidity and mortality can be severe and costly. Vaccination rates remain suboptimal in cancer patients due to provider- and patient-related factors. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether low-cost provider- and patient-focused interventions would increase influenza vaccination rates at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMCCC). This quality improvement project included all patients without documentation of influenza vaccination prior to their first outpatient appointment during the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 influenza seasons. The multi-stepped intervention included provider and patient reminders. Influenza vaccination rates were compiled using CPT-4 codes. Same-day (with appointment) vaccination rates during the intervention seasons were compared to historical (2005-2011 seasons) controls; vaccination rates were also compared to contemporary control population at the University of Michigan Health System (UMHS). Reasons for non-adherence with vaccination were explored. The cumulative same-day vaccination rate in eligible adults was 10.1 % (2011-2012) and 9.4 % (2012-2013) compared to an average 6.9 % during influenza seasons 2005-2011. Based on logistic regression analysis, there was a 37.6 % (95 % CI 35-40.3 %) and 56.1 % (95 % CI 40.9-73 %) relative increase in the adult vaccination rate associated with the intervention, with 399 and 697 additional vaccinations, respectively, for each season. During the 2012-2013 season, the UMCCC adult vaccination rate was higher compared to the remainder of that of the UMHS. The intervention was well accepted by providers. Reasons for no vaccination were provider- and patient-related. Increasing provider and patient awareness with a simple, inexpensive intervention was associated with higher influenza vaccination rates at a large academic cancer center. The intervention is permanently implemented during influenza seasons.

Author List

Grivas PD, Devata S, Khoriaty R, Boonstra PS, Ruch J, McDonnell K, Hernandez-Aya L, Wilfong J, Smerage J, Ison MG, Eisenberg JNS, Silveira M, Cooney KA, Worden FP

Author

Sumana Devata MD Associate Professor in the Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adult
Cancer Care Facilities
Female
Humans
Influenza Vaccines
Influenza, Human
Male
Middle Aged
Quality Improvement
Seasons
Vaccination